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]]>You may have heard of Jose Cuervo, the world’s best-selling brand of tequila. The brand’s history dates back to the 1700s when the King of Spain granted the Cuervo family permission to produce the spirit commercially. As the first distiller to bottle tequila (which at that stage had only been done in barrels), the Cuervo family sold its first bottle in 1906.
More than a century later, in 2012, the Jose Cuervo Express train was established. The purpose of the train was to promote tourism to the area of Jalisco where the town of Tequila is located.
| Travel Advice & Inspo (@iamjocelyndavies)Those interested in learning the drink’s history can do so aboard the 11-hour train ride from Guadalajara to Tequila. During the journey, commuters can take part in agave harvesting, tequila tastings, and enjoy a few Mexican snacks while playing Mexican bingo known as Loteria.
Depending on which ticket passengers purchase, they will be seated in one of the train’s luxurious wagons—the Express, Premium Plus, Diamond, and Elite. The Elite, for example, also includes a tour of the Reserva de la Familia private cellar.
The experience also includes spectacular views, so you can sip your tequila while watching the world go by.
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Mariachi bands are one of the first things that come to mind when someone mentions Mexican music. This type of music first appeared in the countryside around the 18th century, but its evolution and rise in popularity started when people from the rural areas or Jalisco started moving to Guadalajara.
Birria
A traditional Mexican stew made from goat meat, garlic, cumin, and chili peppers is one of the most popular dishes to originate from Jalisco. This dish became so popular that you can now try it in many different countries, but doing it in Guadalajara will give you a more authentic experience.
Tequila
A trip to Mexico is not complete without drinking some local tequila, and nothing beats trying it in its place of origin. This popular beverage is traditionally made from the blue agave plant which originates from the city of Tequila and its surroundings, located in close proximity to Guadalajara.
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]]>Jalisco, which translates to “sandy plain,” is a prized area of Mexico and is known for its abundant fields that produce the world’s best tequilas. Looking for a fun and boozy trip? Add Mexico to your bucket list.
Check Out Museo Nacional del Tequila
This museum highlights the town’s rich history and has several rooms dedicated to the fuel of life that runs through the veins of Jalisco. Don’t forget to try a tequila.
Spiky Blue Agave
The City of Tequila is filled with Spiky Blue Agave, which gives tequila its kick. It has beautiful cantinas, where you can sample tequila from some of the oldest distilleries in Latin America. They’ll take you through the whole process of tequila and what it undergoes to achieve its state.
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